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Posted in October 2009 …

Have you ever read the 95 Theses in their entirety? Now you can! Grab a cup of coffee, pull up the chair to the fire, and plan on contemplating theology. In the Name our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. 1. Our Lord and Master Jesus Christ, when He said Poenitentiam agite, willed that the whole life … Continue reading →

Men worship, not when they listen to preaching, not when they are attentive to the form and fashion of music, not when they are thinking of a table upon which the emblems are spread; but when they pass through the preaching, and when they pass beyond the emblems, and when they are face to face … Continue reading →

Today is Trackback Thursday! at Crossway. They are offering Unpacking Forgiveness: Biblical Answers for Complex Questions and Deep Wounds by Chris Brauns. You can become eligible to receive a free copy of this book (see Crossway’s website for details) and / or become eligible to receive a free flip camera at Chris Brauns website by … Continue reading →

As you recall, Grace Dependent took part in a “blog tour” reviewing and promoting Dr. Kellemen & Susan Ellis’ latest release, Sacred Friendships. You can read my review here and see others blog review’s by clicking here. To become eligible to receive an autographed copy of the book Sacred Friendships, all you need to do … Continue reading →

Transcendence – The attribute of God that refers to being wholly and distinctly separate from creation (although always actively involved in and with it as well). The declaration that God is transcendant means that God is “above” the world and comes to creation from “beyond”. During the medieval era God’s transcendence was especially emphasized, as … Continue reading →

I’m not tech-savvy…and I’m always paranoid about anything that someone asks me to download. So I took what I considered, a great risk, (ha), and downloaded the Reclaiming the Mind Toolbar. I am thrilled with this resource! Get instructions here. Included in the toolbar: Daily Theo Reader: Access to many suggested Christian blogs. Christian Study … Continue reading →

Soul Physicians: A Theology of Soul Care and Spiritual Direction is a “counseling resource” written by Dr. Robert Kellemen of RPM Ministries. I have been blogging through this book, chapter by chapter. We are emotional beings. God created us this way. Dr. Kellemen asks the question, “Why did God create us with feelings? Emotions often … Continue reading →

Who is qualified to counsel nouthetically? As we peer into the pages of Scripture, we see that it is assumed that all Christians should be engaging in NC. Two key passages say so quite explicitly: Romans 15:14 and Colossians 3:16. Do you realize that everyone counsels, but not all counsel biblically? Think back over this … Continue reading →

Recommended; hardcover, 250 pages. Living with Confidence in a Chaotic World by Dr. Jeremiah is a sequel to his NY Times best-seller, “What in the World is Going on?“. Dr. Jeremiah brings a message of calm in a time that clamors with chaos. He stresses the need for Christians to rise above the world spinning … Continue reading →

When someone refers to the Word of God it is generally assumed that they are referring to the Holy Scriptures. This, generally, is a safe assumption. However, there are two basic forms of the “Word of God” as revealed within our Scripture. Perhaps you’ve not thought of this, or maybe it’s escaped your notice; I … Continue reading →